Ninja Transfers has announced the launch of VIVID AF (Advanced Finish), a new Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing standard designed to significantly expand color range and accuracy for custom apparel decorators—without changing pricing, workflows, or press settings.
The new VIVID AF standard replaces traditional CMYK plus white DTF output with a nine-color system using CMYK + RGBO + white, unlocking more than 16.7 million colors. According to the company, the expanded color gamut delivers noticeably brighter prints, smoother gradients, and improved Pantone accuracy, particularly in traditionally challenging tones such as oranges, greens, and violets.
Expanded Color Without Added Complexity
Unlike many print upgrades that require new pricing tiers, special setup, or production changes, VIVID AF is now included automatically on all Ninja Transfers DTF orders at no additional cost. Customers are not required to modify artwork files, adjust heat-press settings, or change existing workflows to take advantage of the enhanced color output.
“As custom apparel continues to move toward more detailed, design-driven work, color accuracy has become a real bottleneck for decorators,” said Victor Ilisco, director of business development at Ninja Transfers. “VIVID AF was developed to remove that limitation. It gives creators access to a much wider and more accurate color range while keeping the process simple and affordable.”
Designed for Detailed, Brand-Sensitive Artwork
In addition to expanded color, the Advanced Finish improves gradient smoothness and fine-detail reproduction, making it especially well-suited for illustrated designs, photo-based artwork, and brand-sensitive logos. Ninja Transfers notes that durability remains unchanged, with prints rated for 100-plus washes and compatible with the same broad range of fabrics customers already use.
VIVID AF is now live across NinjaTransfers.com, replacing standard CMYK plus white output as the default DTF print method.
